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George Shirly Davis 1927 - 1971

George Shirly Davis was born on August 17, 1927, and died at age 44 years old on August 26, 1971. George Davis was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section U Site 288 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Shirly Davis.
George Shirly Davis
August 17, 1927
August 26, 1971
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  • 08/17
    1927

    Birthday

    August 17, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Marine Corps Rank attained: SSGT Wars/Conflicts: Korea
  • 08/26
    1971

    Death

    August 26, 1971
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Willamette National Cemetery Section U Site 288 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
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In 1927, in the year that George Shirly Davis was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1931, he was only 4 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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